I had an amazing experience here. The food is almost as good as that of a 3-star restaurant. Standouts were the foie gras, cauliflower, the Mexican sea urchin creation, and venison. I wish they replaced the wagyu with something else since it was too rich. Service was perfect. The space is beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dianne Zubirri
The menu here was very delicious. And also the staff here was very friendly and polite and also the owner was kind. I love how they accommodate their customer. the atmosphere was relaxing. Everything here was amazing!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice Things by Sean
Phenomenal. Handily beats out all the other Michelin level restaurants in Chicago, including the ones with 3 stars. The food never skips a beat, the wine pairing is amazing, and the service is impeccable. We also kept it at 2.5 hours- not a drawn out overly laborious dinner for the sake of being.
Special shoutout- for as much Wagyu as I’ve enjoyed over the years, to include in Kobe Japan, somehow this was the best I’ve ever had.
When making a comment that my wife may not love the Wagyu course- simply making conversation as it’s not her favorite- they adjusted on the fly and brought out a lobster tail instead. We were stunned that they adjusted and whipped it up instantly. That’s another level to sub one Michelin level dish for another.
The wines were expertly paired with each of the dishes as well. Not one miss and some absolute bangers at the highest level pairing they offer.
As for service- amazing and fun staff! Instant connections with a number of the team which made the time all more enjoyable.
Highly recommend flying into Chicago just to experience this place. Hopefully we’ll come back.
Edit: Google is adding random labels to photos- they are all wrong.
Had an incredible experience trying the vegan menu with awesome service from Jackson
Ken Cook
Coming straight from The French Laundry, I was curious whether Oriole could meet that same level of service and culinary excellence—and wow, it absolutely did.
From start to finish, the experience was off the charts. The service was flawless, thoughtful, and genuinely warm. Every detail felt intentional. And the food? Incredible. Creative, perfectly executed, and something you truly have to experience for yourself.
I can’t say enough good things about this place. One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebekah Ozuna
Oriole was a standout from our time living in Chicago. We loved every bite and the staff was incredible. We loved the experience of moving through the restaurant for our dinner and chatting with creative chefs along the way. They easily made egg and dairy free items for me. The staff were knowledgeable storytellers who made our night an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Oriole!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Allen
I've found that with restaurants the quality almost goes up exponentially with price as long as you're careful with where you go. This is the most expensive restaurant I've been to, it's twice the price of the 1-star I went to in Chicago a year ago, but it's at least four times as good (and 1* El Ideas was terrific!). It's a bit more expensive than 2* Acquerello in SF but even better of an experience (both are highlights of my life). I'll add to this review later but of the 17 courses, 14 were one of the best things I've ever eaten (other 3 were merely very good), the n/a pairing is fantastic, and I don't think there's a better way to spend time or money than this. Two dishes straight up made me cry
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby Grant
I attended Oriole on Friday 1/16 for the 8:30pm service. It was an outstanding 3 hour dining experience. From the moment we walked in, we didn’t even have to think, simply take in the incredible attention to detail and beautifully prepared and delicious food. I brought a clutch to dinner and before I even sat down there was a little table next to my chair to place my clutch! We entered into this old loft elevator to have some tea before our first stop at the bar. There we had 3 small seafood oriented dishes. It was a fabulous start to the evening. Then we went into the kitchen and stood at “the pass” where, i have to admit, may have been my favorite bite: HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS with California fig Pink, peppercorn and oxalis served in a brioche bun. Then we were seated at our table where we enjoyed the remainder of our dishes. Service was incredible all around. I keep trying to name my favorite dishes but it’s too hard. Here are my top 4 (in no particular order) 1. A5 wagyu ribeye 2. Hudson Valley Foie Gras 3. Venison 4. Cauliflower I do not drink and while I was interested in the non alcoholic pairing (additional $95) i ultimately decided to opt out. My friend selected it and passed me a few sips and I will say each “pairing” really complemented the dish. I believe the non alcoholic pairing was curated by the mixologist from Kumiko.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yoon Soo Park
Exceptional service and tastes. Finest quality and flavors. Highly recommend!
I had an amazing experience here. The food is almost as good as that of a 3-star restaurant. Standouts were the foie gras, cauliflower, the Mexican sea urchin creation, and venison. I wish they replaced the wagyu with something else since it was too rich. Service was perfect. The space is beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The menu here was very delicious. And also the staff here was very friendly and polite and also the owner was kind. I love how they accommodate their customer. the atmosphere was relaxing. Everything here was amazing!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal. Handily beats out all the other Michelin level restaurants in Chicago, including the ones with 3 stars. The food never skips a beat, the wine pairing is amazing, and the service is impeccable. We also kept it at 2.5 hours- not a drawn out overly laborious dinner for the sake of being.
Special shoutout- for as much Wagyu as I’ve enjoyed over the years, to include in Kobe Japan, somehow this was the best I’ve ever had.
When making a comment that my wife may not love the Wagyu course- simply making conversation as it’s not her favorite- they adjusted on the fly and brought out a lobster tail instead. We were stunned that they adjusted and whipped it up instantly. That’s another level to sub one Michelin level dish for another.
The wines were expertly paired with each of the dishes as well. Not one miss and some absolute bangers at the highest level pairing they offer.
As for service- amazing and fun staff! Instant connections with a number of the team which made the time all more enjoyable.
Highly recommend flying into Chicago just to experience this place. Hopefully we’ll come back.
Edit: Google is adding random labels to photos- they are all wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting Menu, Caviar, Wagyu Beef, Lava Cake, Kitchen Table, Scallops, Sablefish, Maine Lobster
What an amazing experience, will be back.
Had an incredible experience trying the vegan menu with awesome service from Jackson
Coming straight from The French Laundry, I was curious whether Oriole could meet that same level of service and culinary excellence—and wow, it absolutely did.
From start to finish, the experience was off the charts. The service was flawless, thoughtful, and genuinely warm. Every detail felt intentional. And the food? Incredible. Creative, perfectly executed, and something you truly have to experience for yourself.
I can’t say enough good things about this place. One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oriole was a standout from our time living in Chicago. We loved every bite and the staff was incredible. We loved the experience of moving through the restaurant for our dinner and chatting with creative chefs along the way. They easily made egg and dairy free items for me. The staff were knowledgeable storytellers who made our night an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Oriole!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've found that with restaurants the quality almost goes up exponentially with price as long as you're careful with where you go. This is the most expensive restaurant I've been to, it's twice the price of the 1-star I went to in Chicago a year ago, but it's at least four times as good (and 1* El Ideas was terrific!). It's a bit more expensive than 2* Acquerello in SF but even better of an experience (both are highlights of my life). I'll add to this review later but of the 17 courses, 14 were one of the best things I've ever eaten (other 3 were merely very good), the n/a pairing is fantastic, and I don't think there's a better way to spend time or money than this. Two dishes straight up made me cry
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I attended Oriole on Friday 1/16 for the 8:30pm service. It was an outstanding 3 hour dining experience.
From the moment we walked in, we didn’t even have to think, simply take in the incredible attention to detail and beautifully prepared and delicious food.
I brought a clutch to dinner and before I even sat down there was a little table next to my chair to place my clutch!
We entered into this old loft elevator to have some tea before our first stop at the bar.
There we had 3 small seafood oriented dishes. It was a fabulous start to the evening.
Then we went into the kitchen and stood at “the pass” where, i have to admit, may have been my favorite bite: HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS with California fig Pink, peppercorn and oxalis served in a brioche bun.
Then we were seated at our table where we enjoyed the remainder of our dishes. Service was incredible all around.
I keep trying to name my favorite dishes but it’s too hard. Here are my top 4 (in no particular order)
1. A5 wagyu ribeye
2. Hudson Valley Foie Gras
3. Venison
4. Cauliflower
I do not drink and while I was interested in the non alcoholic pairing (additional $95) i ultimately decided to opt out. My friend selected it and passed me a few sips and I will say each “pairing” really complemented the dish. I believe the non alcoholic pairing was curated by the mixologist from Kumiko.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional service and tastes. Finest quality and flavors. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting Menu
Restaurantji Recommends
Insanely good - best meal I’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best dinner of my life. Worth every penny. Have never done anything like it and imagine myself telling people about it for years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting Menu
Outstanding service, tasting menu and pairings. Beautiful space.
RH
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, and excellent service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10 experience. Alexandria was amazing!
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